Tata Movus Reviews

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I own tata sumo but want to upgrade it so i went to tata showroom to test drive movus. I found this car pretty average as there is no major diffrence in driving pleasure except the clutch. The clutch seems a bit comfortable and handy is use. Other things remains the same. I was in full mood to...

It is a good car with a lot of space and legroom. The engine is powerful and the systems work efficiently. I would recommend it for buyers who have large families. It can accommodate a very many people and luggage as well. It is better than the Sumo in terms of design and performance. Read More »

There are many flaws which leads to decision of selling this car staring from rough cranking in the beginning and jerk gear box is simply killing me especially in heavy traffic conditions. Tata Sumo is nothing but the reborn legend car the TATA SUMO, and there is no surprise that the looks of Mov... Read More »

Tata Movus Overview

Tata Motors’ newly launched utility vehicle called ‘Movus’ is the rebadged version of the Sumo Grande with added engineering changes .This means that this will now be the entry-level vehicle for Tata in this category.
The Movus is available in two variants – CX and LX – and comes with the options of seven, eight or nine seats and offers flexible seat layout options.This vehicle carries an engine warranty of three years or 1,50,000km on the motor by the manufacturer.

Tata Movus Exterior

The Movus looks extremely stylish and is one of the most well done exteriors by Tata. The car is big in dimensions which imply roomy interiors. The front facia looks aggressive and bold with a big radiator grille finished in matt black and chrome.
The headlights come with adjustable lamps and are bright and broad. The rear part of the car possesses a wide wind screen with bright tail lamps. The chrome detailing at places adds to the beauty of the car. The Movus will be available in Porcelain White and Meteor Silver.

Tata Movus Interior

The Movus has been designed keeping in mind elegant, comfort and luxury. The interiors have been done up in good quality trims. The seats are in premium quality, ebony black colours, and soft fabric. The dashboard is dual tone carrying the central console having faux wood finish. The doors also carry the fabric finish with chrome lined handle which look extremely trendy.
In terms of comfort this big vehicle provides ample leg room, head room and shoulder room for the variety of seating combinations. There is a lot of storage space inside the car like the glove box, magazine pocket, bottle and cup holders.
In terms of features it comes loaded with power windows, arm rest for driver and passengers, front roof lamp, tachometer, analogous clock and heater just to name a few.

Tata Movus Engine & Transmission

The Tata Movus is powered by a 2.2-litre VARICOR diesel engine good for 118.35bhp and 25.49kgm of torque mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It comes fitted a new rack and pinion steering and a new 260 mm diameter concentric sleeve cylinder with a self-actuating clutch for improved life.

Tata Movus Mileage

The company claims the Movus to give an average mileage of 15.16 kmplwhich is good for a diesel driven utility vehicle that needs to be driven to long distances. This implies low running costs thus adding to the overall economy of the car.

Tata Movus Braking and Safety

The Movus comes with an independent Double Wishbone with coil springs at the front and Parabolic Leaf Spring type suspension at rear wheel which can make the ride on uneven surfaces smoother. The disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear give the much needed reliability for this bulky machine. The combination of disc and drum brakes enhances the braking efficiency.

Tata Movus Performance and Handling

The Movus is a heavy vehicle with a powerful engine and features that accentuate the pleasure of driving. The vehicle can accelerate 0-100 km/h in approx15 to 16 seconds with the top speed of 140-150 km/h which seems quite impressive as per its size. The drive is smooth and the turning range is quiet low which makes it very easy to navigate through congested roads. The vehicle has a tiltable, rack and pinion steering and a self-adjusting clutch, which adds to the stability. With a ground clearance of 180mm, entry and exit of passengers is easy. The vehicle is comfortable and offers huge seating space due to its large wheel base which makes driving easy and comfortable. The vehicle also has high load carrying capability.

What do we think about Tata Movus?

As an entry-level UV, this Movus, a big and reliable vehicle comes at a price point which will provide our customers with best-in-class ride quality, making it a perfect partner for every journey. The Movus has been specifically designed to satisfy the needs of driveability, manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency in city travel or long journeys. It delivers great value without compromising on comfort.

Tata Movus Competitors

Being an affordable utility vehicle, Tata Movus would be a tough competitor to other cars of this segment like Mahindra Xylo, Chevorlet Tavera, Mahindra Bolero and Ashok Leyland Stile. In a price sensitive market, Movus is quiet worthy of its price tag given the quality and power being offered.